Can I buy TIB bus tickets at Palma Airport or should I get them in town?

The easiest way to start your journey on the island’s TIB bus network is to buy your ticket right at Palma Airport. There’s a ticket kiosk near the arrivals hall where you can purchase tickets for routes to popular destinations like Alcudia, Pollenca, or Cala Ratjada. This saves the hassle of searching for ticket points once you’re in the city or on the road. The local staff can also advise on routes and times, which is useful if you haven't planned your trip in detail.

Once in Palma or towns along the Ma-13 or Ma-19, tickets are also available at bus stations and some newsagents, but keep in mind that not all rural stops have ticket machines. When boarding rural or mountain routes through the Tramuntana, for instance to Soller or Valldemossa, it’s normal to buy your ticket from the driver if no kiosk is available. Planning ahead by checking schedules online or at the airport kiosk helps avoid waiting.

If you intend to use the Soller railway or Palma metro in addition to buses, remember those require separate tickets, often sold at stations rather than online or on buses. A little preparation at Palma Airport sets you off with confidence, allowing you more time to enjoy a stroll along Es Trenc beach or a tapa of sobrassada and pa amb oli later in the day.